Prince, Nancy, 1799.

A black woman's odyssey through Russia and Jamaica: the narrative of Nancy Prince/ Narrative of the life and travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince introduction by Ronald G. Walters. - Princeton, N. J. : Markus Wiener Publishers, 1989 - xxvii, 93 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. - Topics in World History / .

"Reprint, with a new introd. Originally published: A narrative of the life and travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince. Boston : N. Prince, 1850." (T.P. cover)

Includes bibliographical references (p.xxiv)

A Sketch of the early life of Nancy Prince--- Marriage, and voyage to Russia--- Mr. Prince--- Manners and customs of the Russians--- The events that took place during nine year's residence in St. Petersburg--- Her voyage home--- Her voyage and business to the West Indies, Her errand home, and success--- Her return back and state of things at that time--- Description of the Country--- Embarkment again home, and deception of the Captain--- Cast away at Key West--- Arrival at New Orleans- Scenes witnessed whie there---Departure from New Orleans, and arrival at New York

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Prince, Nancy, b. 1799 --Travel.


African Americans--Biography.


Russia--Description and travel.
Russia--Social life and customs--1533-1917.
Jamaica--Description and travel.

B E 185.97 / P954b 1989